Used Volkswagen Rabbit for Sale

The engine in the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit is responsive and powerful for its size. Gearing of the five-speed manual and the electronic throttle's aggressive programming help the Rabbit jump off the line like a scared, well, rabbit, and the 150-horsepower 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder engine delivers 170 pound-feet of torque. Yet, the Rabbit's fuel economy—often what counts for small-car buyers—is near the back of the pack, with automatic cars rated at 20 mpg city, 29 highway and the manual gearbox adding just 1 mpg. Unlike so many budget-minded cars using numbing electric power-assisted steering, the Rabbit's steering is actually communicative and downright lively. The ride from the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit is taut, but never jarring. The front struts and independent rear suspension absorb big bumps with nary a crash or bang. Steering feels precise with a good on-center feel. Inside, the Rabbit's front seats give great support. The driver's seat helps you get comfortable with plenty of adjustability, but the controls are in three different locations: fore/aft at the right-front corner of the seat, a lever on the left side that raises and lowers the bottom cushion, and a big knob to change the backrest angle at the left rear of the seat. The quality of the materials is high. The view out is good, but the base of the windshield is rather high, a result of European pedestrian collision standards. The Rabbit four-door has achieved four-star ratings for frontal impact and five-star ratings for side impact from the federal government, but it's a Top Safety Pick from the IIHS, with all "good" scores.

This was a great car to learn to drive manual. Sometimes you were praying that you got it in the correct gear (I actually managed to start it in 4th one time...Whoops!), But it handled well and was small and maneuverable.

I had purchased the Rabbit right before I went to another city to go to college. When I was looking for a new car, I was mainly concerned on the gas mileage. Since I was traveling to another city and would be driving home fairly often, I wanted to have a car that could maintain the highway miles. One thing I loved about the Rabbit was how roomy the car was even though it was a two door. My parents sat in the back seat during the test drive and commented on how much room they still had. The car also felt heavy, which I liked because it made me feel more secure driving it. The car handled extremely well during turns and stops. The breaks responded quickly which is always a positive thing. The price that the car was selling for was also within my price range, and having the warranty was a major help. Since I am not familiar with fixing little things, having the warranty was a great burden that was lifted off my shoulders. The safety rating on VW was a great addition, as well as the airbags that were already equipped on the car. The car has been easy to handle and maintain.